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Skywriter

by The Jackson 5

Released: March 29, 1973

Pop, soul, rhythm and blues, funk, rock, disco, post-disco, dance-pop, new jack swing

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.

The Album

The album was recorded around the same time as their previous album "Lookin' Through the Windows" (1972), in the midst of the group’s rigorous touring schedule and television appearances. "Skywriter" is the seventh studio album by The Jackson 5. The Jackson 5 members were Michael, Jermaine, Tito, Jackie, and Marlon Jackson, and were all aged between 12 and 17 during the making of this album.

Inside the Recording

Produced by Freddie Perren and Fonce Mizell, "Skywriter" marked the brothers' fifth collaboration with the songwriting and production team known as The Corporation, which consisted of Berry Gordy, Freddie Perren, Deke Richards, and Alphonzo Mizell.

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"Skywriter" remains a key representation of The Jackson…

"Skywriter" remains a key representation of The Jackson 5's formative musical journey and their ability to evolve as artists as they entered adolescence and young adulthood.

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Reception

Released on March 29, 1973, by Motown Records, it features the notable tracks "Skywriter" and "Hallelujah Day." The album failed to chart on the Billboard 200, which was a first for the band. However, it peaked at number 25 on the Billboard R&B albums chart. Despite the dip in chart performance, "Skywriter" is hailed by many as a hidden gem for its experimentation with a variety of genres, including pop, soul, and funk.

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"Skywriter" is the seventh studio album by The Jackson 5. Released on March 29, 1973, by Motown Records, it features the notable tracks "Skywriter" and "Hallelujah Day."

The album failed to chart on the Billboard 200, which was a first for the band. However, it peaked at number 25 on the Billboard R&B albums chart. Produced by Freddie Perren and Fonce Mizell, "Skywriter" marked the brothers' fifth collaboration with the songwriting and production team known as The Corporation, which consisted of Berry Gordy, Freddie Perren, Deke Richards, and Alphonzo Mizell.

Despite the dip in chart performance, "Skywriter" is hailed by many as a hidden gem for its experimentation with a variety of genres, including pop, soul, and funk. Critical reception of the album was mixed to positive.

The album was recorded around the same time as their previous album "Lookin' Through the Windows" (1972), in the midst of the group’s rigorous touring schedule and television appearances. The Jackson 5 members were Michael, Jermaine, Tito, Jackie, and Marlon Jackson, and were all aged between 12 and 17 during the making of this album.

"Skywriter" remains a key representation of The Jackson 5's formative musical journey and their ability to evolve as artists as they entered adolescence and young adulthood.